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AIICO Conducts Maternal Health Outreach to 1,000 Participants

Ebere Nwoji AIICO Insurance Plc, in partnership with HACEY Health Initiative, has reached 1,000 participants through a two-day maternal health outreach at General Hospital, Ikorodu, Lagos State. AIICO said this

AIICO Insurance Plc, in collaboration with HACEY Health Initiative, has successfully conducted a two-day maternal health outreach program at General Hospital, Ikorodu, Lagos State, reaching 1,000 participants. The initiative aimed to provide essential health education, screening services, and maternal care supplies to support pregnant women, nursing mothers, and infants.

AIICO's Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Manager, Mrs. Abimbola Shobanjo, highlighted that the outreach integrated maternal health activities into the hospital's existing antenatal and immunisation clinics, enhancing preventive care and practical support for women already accessing healthcare services. The event included blood pressure, blood sugar, and malaria screenings, along with health education, medical referrals, and the distribution of 650 maternal care kits containing essential supplies such as chlorhexidine gel, sterile gloves, gauze, surgical blades, cord ties, sanitary pads, antiseptic, diapers, wipes, and mackintosh.

The program focused on educating women about pregnancy danger signs, malaria prevention, birth preparedness, and the importance of seeking medical attention promptly, with high-risk participants referred to on-site medical doctors for further care. Shobanjo emphasized that AIICO's corporate responsibility initiatives are centered on addressing real needs and making a practical difference in people's lives, particularly highlighting the importance of maternal health for the wellbeing of mothers, babies, families, and communities.

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